Tubi (www.tubi.tv), Fox Corporation’s ad-supported video-on-demand service, today announced it has acquired as a Tubi Original Film the horror thriller “PLEASE DON’T FEED THE CHILDREN,” which will premiere exclusively on the service Friday, June 27th. Directed by Destry Allyn Spielberg, the film stars Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey, The Gentlemen), Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul, “Megalopolis”), Zoe Colletti (Only Murders In The Building, Boo Bitch), Andrew Liner (Ransom Canyon), Dean Scott Vazquez (“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”, “You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah”) Regan Aliyah (Ironheart, XO, Kitty), Emma Meisel (Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.), Josh Melnick (Saint X, “Tesla”) and Vernon Davis (“Chariot”, “A Day To Die”).
“PLEASE DON’T FEED THE CHILDREN” takes place in a not-so-distant future where society contends with a pervasive virus that afflicts the entire adult population. After the deadly viral outbreak, a group of orphans flee in search of a new life, only to be taken hostage by a woman hiding a sinister secret. The horror thriller is written by Paul Bertino and marks the directorial debut of Destry Allyn Spielberg.
“I am incredibly grateful to be doing what I love with a hard-working cast and crew. It has been a wild ride getting here, and I can’t wait to share this film with everyone,” said director Destry Allyn Spielberg.
“We cannot wait to premiere PLEASE DON’T FEED THE CHILDREN on Tubi and introduce viewers to Destry’s incredible work as a first-time filmmaker,” said Tubi SVP, Content Acquisitions & Partnerships Samuel Harowitz. “Featuring a captivating young cast, relentless suspense, and Michelle Dockery as a sinister antagonist, horror-thriller fans are in for a chilling experience. We’re grateful that Destry and Paul chose Tubi as the best home to showcase this unique film, and we are excited to bring their vision to Tubi audiences.”
“PLEASE DON’T FEED THE CHILDREN” is produced by Perry Street Films presented in association with Head Gear Films and Metro Technology & Fieldhouse Pictures in association with Altitude Film Entertainment & Sugar23, a BK Studios production. The film is produced by Jason Dubin, Josh Kesselman, Michael Hagerty, Daniel Ryniker, Bill Kenwright. Executive Producers include Phil Hunt Compton, Ross Daniel Negret, Will Clarke, Andy Mayson, Mike Runagall, David Gilbery, Naomi George, Ben Kaye, Steven Schneider, Joe Health, Owen King, Kimberly Atwood, Atty Cleworth, and Dockery. The deal was brokered by Abraham Bengio and Maddie Neil, WME and Sarah Corrigan of Tubi.
“PLEASE DON’T FEED THE CHILDREN” premieres on Friday, June 27, for free exclusively on Tubi.
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